Alek Bélanger is a French Canadian multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans visual art, poetry, and filmmaking. His work delves deeply into themes of identity and queerness.

He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Toronto Metropolitan University, and his award-winning art films have been recognized internationally, earning accolades for their innovative approach to storytelling. Known for creating series unified by a thematic exploration, his multidisciplinary approach bridges various forms of artistic expression.

His redacted poems, created from gay conversion therapy books, have resonated with a wide audience across Canada and the United States, emerging as a significant highlight in his recent career. These works reclaim narratives of strength and pride, celebrating the spirit of the LGBTQIA+ community.

As part of his ongoing commitment to advocacy through art, he partnered with the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR), donating two of his framed poems in support of their mission to end the HIV epidemic in Canada.

Bélanger’s solo exhibition, Portraits, debuted in Miami, Florida, showcasing a unique artistic voice on an international stage. He also exhibited at the prestigious 2024 Artist Project in Toronto, Canada, as well as The Other Art Fair in Brooklyn, New York.

In 2024, he was selected to attend the NG Art Creative Residency in Provence, France. With a new series set to debut in 2025, his practice continues to evolve.

Select pieces of Alek Bélanger’s work are available through Abbozzo Gallery in Toronto.